Social Work Assistant, Long-Term Care & Psychosocial Care
Overview
You will own the social services operations at Aventura at Prospect, a skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, collaborating with the Director to meet resident emotional and medical needs. You will manage psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and facility resource coordination. This role pairs clinical evaluation with advocacy, requiring daily interaction with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams. You will join a supportive team focused on person-centered care in a long-term care setting.
What You'll Do10
- 1Assist residents and families through facility admission, addressing transition challenges and providing emotional support.
- 2Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for each resident, documenting social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths.
- 3Identify medically related social needs, then coordinate appropriate services such as counseling, support groups, or community referrals.
- 4Compile resident social information into personal files upon admission, ensuring accurate and confidential records.
- 5Maintain a current list of facility and community resources that support social services and clinical care.
- 6Plan, organize, and implement social service programs that enhance resident quality of life and meet regulatory standards.
- 7Evaluate program effectiveness, collaborating with the Social Services Director, Administration, and facility staff to adopt best practices.
- 8Assess each resident for discharge, coordinating with families and community providers to ensure seamless transitions.
- 9Advocate for residents, ensuring their best interests guide all social service and clinical care decisions.
- 10Conduct resident interviews to complete MDS assessments in cognitive, mood, behavior, and goal setting, along with Care Area Assessments.
Requirements7
- 1Master's or Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a related field.
- 2Long-term care experience preferred, with knowledge of skilled nursing facility regulations.
- 3Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
- 4Strong interpersonal and communication skills for resident, family, and team interactions.
- 5Familiarity with MDS documentation and discharge planning processes.
- 6Commitment to resident advocacy and ethical practice.
- 7Ability to work onsite at the facility in Philadelphia.
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